Have 16 inch stock wheels at the moment and was wondering if i changed them to aftermarket wheels that were 17inch would they still fit and would i have to get new tyres with the wheels.
Wheel sizing on 02 impreza GX
Started by Pat Walsh, Sep 04 2016 07:36 PM
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Posted 04 September 2016 - 07:54 PM
Have 16 inch stock wheels at the moment and was wondering if i changed them to aftermarket wheels that were 17inch would they still fit and would i have to get new tyres with the wheels.
Would depend on the width and offset of the rims. Yes you will need new tyres
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Posted 04 September 2016 - 11:12 PM
Welcome PATTY!
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Posted 05 September 2016 - 12:12 AM
Nah mate, a lot of people think they need to get the right size tyre for their wheels but they forget how malleable rubber is. If you have a hair dryer you can make your current 16" tyres fit your new 17" wheels. But you will need to use the MAX POWER setting. Also may need some vaseline and a hammer.
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Posted 05 September 2016 - 12:15 PM
Hair straightener works a treat on the sidewalls and I have used a sandwedge press flat out on the tread.
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